Education

ASUU announces extension of strike action The renewal of the strike action was announced by the Union on its Twitter handle in the early hours of Monday (today The Academic Staff Union of Universities has extended its ongoing strike action by another eight weeks. The union had a month ago declared a 30 days strike action in the first instance in its face-off with the Federal Government. The renewal of the strike action was announced by the Union on its Twitter handle in the early hours of Monday (today). It tweeted: “BREAKING NEWS: ASUU extends the strike action by 8…

The free Distribution of Educational materials by senator Dr orji uzor kalu MON, the Senate Chief whip of the senate and the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial Zone was officially flagged off in Bende LGA of Abia state The Distribution team led by Barr Victor Etie, the legislative Aide to Sen orji Uzor Kalu flagged off the Distribution at Akoli secondary school and Akoli community primary school all in Bende LGA of Abia state, the pupils, parents and teachers of Akoli community who were overwhelmed with excitement couldn't contain thier Joy and gratitude as they showered praises and prayers on…

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, on Monday released the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, results for Private Candidates 2021- Second Series. WAEC’s Head of National Office, Patrick Areghan, disclosed this during a press conference at the council’s office in Yaba, Lagos. Giving a breakdown of the results, Areghan said that of the 51,444 that wrote the examination, 25,008 representing 48.61 percent obtained credits and above in a minimum of five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. WASSCE for Private Candidates, also known as General Certificate Examination, GCE, is written in November/December. It’s a private examination that doesn’t…

The Chairman, Mangal Group Dahiru Mangal, has donated N1billion to Yobe State in support of its programs towards revitalizing the education sector in the state. Mr Mangal made the donation on Thursday during the Yobe State Government Education Appeal Fund Raising Event in Abuja. Similarly, the Chairman, Dangote Group of Companies, Aliko Dangote, donated N350million; Nigerian Governor’s Forum donated N350 million, while Tahir Group of Companies also donated N100 million. Speaking during the launching, Governor Mai Mala Buni stressed that the task of rejuvenating education in the state is far beyond the traditional treasury capacity of the state, hence the…

Three Dowen College students arrested over Sylvester Oromoni's death Three students of Dowen College are being grilled by the Lagos state police command in connection to the death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr. Sources close to the family confirmed the development to TheCable Lifestyle on Tuesday morning. Hakeem Odumosu, the state commissioner of police, also revealed that three out of the five students mentioned by the deceased are already in custody. Before his death, Oromoni had named five students who he claimed had attacked him in his dormitory room, inflicting on him multiple internal injuries. The commissioner also added that the…